Corporations Canada

As of January 22, 2024, businesses incorporated under the CBCA need to file information on individuals with significant control (ISC), some of which will be made available to the public. This information must be filed at the same time as your annual return, and your corporation key is now required to do so. Learn more on this important update.

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Find out how to incorporate

Benefits of incorporating  

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Discover the difference between provincial and federal incorporation.  

How to name your federal business?

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There are two ways to name your corporation (numbered or word name). Which one is best for you?

Learn about incorporating and how to organize your corporation

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Keep your corporation in good shape

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5 simple things that need to be updated to keep your incorporation status

Individuals with significant control Updated

Individuals with significant control

Learn if you have to create your register and what information to record.

All you need to maintain your federal corporation up-to-date